Death Sentence Commuted for Miles Cureton
Gov. McSweeney commuted the death sentence of Miles Cureton to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary after petitions and sworn affidavits argued he was weak minded and not mentally responsible. Greenville attorney Capt Sirrine and Metowne defended him pro bono as physicians deemed him not a lunatic.
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Gov. McSweeny
Miles Cureton
Metowne
Greenville
Benet
Capt
Sirrene
Bramslett
Cureton
McSweeney
Coreton
Caroten
Judge Benet
Solidtor Boggs
David H. Murphy
Newark
Relief in Sin Tour From New Great Sour AMERICAN Kt Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great Sour AMERICAN Kt Cure. Surprising prompt relief of pain in kidneys back and urinary tract for males and females. Relieves water retention quickly. Sold by J F Mackey & Co Lancaster SC.
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J F Mackey & Co
Lancaster
How Marion Reese Was Captured
Lancaster men and Oxford associates organized a capture of Marion R Reese in Oxford Mississippi after a request to obtain photographs. WG A Porter J M Caskey J B Sims and JA Montgomery coordinated a photo request with Sheriff Logan and United States Marshal Buchanan, leading to Reese’s arrest and triggering reward considerations.
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Marion R Reese
Oxford
Miss
Porter
Jf M Caskey
J Bair
JA Montgomery
Lancaster
United States
Buchanan
Mississippi
Montgomery
J Montgomery Caskey
Reese
Luckie
Logan
Mr. Sims
Mrs. Andersonith
Mr Who
A ‘Porter
J M Caskey
J B Sims
J A Montgomery
Hospital for Rock Hill Aims to Establish a Leper Hospital
Telegraphed from Rock Hill South Carolina on April 23 reports Captain WL Roddey plans to establish a hospital in the city though a site is not yet selected. The project has long been a city effort supported by the King's Daughters and Captain and Mrs Roddey who have worked to aid the cause.
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Greenville News
Rock Hill
S. C
WL Roddey
King's Daughters
Roddey
Bethune Town Murders Two Negroes in Razor Attack
In Bethune on a Saturday night 1920s era report states Robert ok a Sumter County man loading Tinker cars was killed by John Truesdell in a throat slash. Truesdell is jailed in Camden. Maj. B B Evans who killed Capt. Griffin will seek bail.
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Bethune
Robert Ok
Sumter County
John Trues
Dell
Norwood
Brown
Truesdell
Camden
John Copeland
Maj
B B Evans
Capt. Griffin
Columbia
Butler says he would have voted with McLaurin in Senate
In Washington, Gen. M. C. Butler told the New York Sun interviewer he would likely have backed McLaurin on most votes, save possibly for the ship subsidy. He argues Democrats' history justifies subsidies for railroads but warns against demagogism and urges unity with constitutional government. He also comments on Mr Capers as U S district attorney and calls for political freedom and organized opposition in South Carolina.
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MC Butler
Washington
New York Sun
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Dof
Butler
Mr Capers
United States
South Carollina
General Butler
South Carola
Capers
Republican Party
Marks Decrease in Pensioners Under State Board Report
State pension board closes for 1901 after reviewing all applications. Under the new act pensions to widows of soldiers killed in service or aged 60 plus are cut, lowering totals by about 1 268 across counties. Class values shift with more per pension under the revised funds. City fines rise for Sunday drunks from 3 to 5 dollars, with extra 6 dollars for cuss words or boisterous conduct.
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State Pension Board
Rock Hill
Constitutional Convention Called by the People of Alabama
The people of Alabama voted to call a constitutional convention to assemble in Montgomery on May 21 to update the state constitution. Returns indicate a strong county vote in favor, with about five to six counties participating. The piece also notes political maneuvering involving Tillman and McLaurin.
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McLaurin
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Stat
THIS WAY PLEASE Buggy and Harness Sale
We received a carload of Columbia and Jewel buggies in top open types with many springs and colors. Buggies are the nicest and best wearing we have handled. Large lot of buggy harnesses from $6 to $18 per set. Plow and wagon bridles ranging cheap to best. We sell the best values and horses for the least money in the up country. Extra good harness and saddle horses available. Livery outfit is the best and offers nice turnouts at reasonable rates. Come and see us.
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Columbia
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